Formative Years Preschool Inc

1925 Lombard Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19146
Tel: (215)735-3558
Grades: NS - PK | 24 students
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Formative Years Learning Center is a private, non-sectarian preschool serving the need for professional early childhood education and care to the center city community for more than 25 years. We are an active member of our community and our students learn directly what it means to be a "good neighbor". Our program is designed for children between the ages of 3 and 6 years. We offer multi-age, multi-cultural groupings and an open-education program that is individually geared to each child's interests and abilities. We maintain a limited enrollment and small teacher-to-child ratios in order to provide an optimal learning experience for all of our students. We provide a creative learning environment that is safe, comfortable and specifically designed for children. Our goal is to ensure that each child receives a happy, secure start in their growth as creative individuals.

School Overview:
Formative Years Preschool Inc
School Type Early Childhood / Day Care
School Membership(s) National Association for the Education of Young Children
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Nursery/Preschool - Prekindergarten
Student Body
Total Students 24 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 50% (PA School Avg.: 18%)
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 2 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 12:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)

School Notes:

  • Formative Years Learning Center is a private, non-sectarian preschool serving the need for professional early childhood education and care to the center city community for more than 25 years. We are an active member of our community and our students learn directly what it means to be a "good neighbor". Our program is designed for children between the ages of 3 and 6 years. We offer multi-age, multi-cultural groupings and an open-education program that is individually geared to each child's interests and abilities. We maintain a limited enrollment and small teacher-to-child ratios in order to provide an optimal learning experience for all of our students. We provide a creative learning environment that is safe, comfortable and specifically designed for children. Our goal is to ensure that each child receives a happy, secure start in their growth as creative individuals.

Nearby Schools:

Formative Years Preschool Inc
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-PK | 0 mi. away
School Of Moorish Science Temp
Gr. 1-6 | 0.1 mi. away
City Center Academy
Gr. 9-12 | 0.3 mi. away
The Philadelphia School
Gr. K-9 | 0.4 mi. away
De La Salle In Town
Gr. PK | 0.5 mi. away
Center City KinderCare
Gr. Nursery School-PK | 0.6 mi. away

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